It’s Not In Your Head: How Physiological Dependence Takes Hold Addiction, Articles>Addiction Treatment, TreatmentBy Andrea BakerNovember 27, 2019Leave a commentFor someone who has never experienced addiction, it’s easy to wonder why someone struggling with substance abuse can’t simply stop. If you or someone you love is dealing with a substance abuse problem, you know that it’s not that simple. Psychological and physiological dependence can both wreak havoc on a person’s ability to quit using…
Multidimensional Family Therapy Addiction, Articles>Therapy, Relationships, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 28, 2019Leave a commentSubstance abuse doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It affects loved ones around you. When there are adolescents in the home, it can have a substantial impact on them. That’s where multidimensional family therapy can make a difference during your recovery. How Addiction Affects Youngsters Because you’re the adult, you’re supposed to make good choices. When…
What is Crack? Addiction, Drug Abuse, Recovery, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 25, 2019Leave a commentTypical cocaine comes in powder form. Snorting it leads to a high that lasts up to about 20 minutes. Although impure, there’s also a different, more potent form of the drug on the market. What is crack, and how does it compare to powder cocaine? What is Crack? It’s interesting to note that crack is…
Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms Addiction, Addictions, Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 21, 2019Leave a commentSince cocaine is such a highly addictive drug, overcoming a cocaine addiction first means going through withdrawal. Cocaine withdrawal symptoms can be overwhelming, and many individuals opt to skip detox because they are nervous about discomfort. Understanding more about the symptoms of cocaine withdrawal can help prospective clients and their loved ones prepare for detox…
Am I an Alcoholic? Addiction, Addictions, Alcoholism, Recovery, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 16, 2019Leave a commentYou wake up with a hangover. Not for the first time, you notice that your hands tremble. “Am I an alcoholic?” you wonder. There are some ways to find out. Am I an Alcoholic if I Binge Drink? Binge drinking means imbibing a substantial amount of alcohol in a short couple of hours. Usually, it’s…
How to Stay Sober Addiction, Addictions, Drug Abuse, Recovery, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 14, 2019Leave a commentAnyone who’s struggled with drug and alcohol addiction has likely wondered how to stay sober. Like many people with addiction issues, they probably want to quit using. They may have even done it for a while, only to fall back into old, destructive habits. If they simply quit, and never sought treatment, the chances of…
How Addictive is Cocaine? Addiction, Addictions, Drug Abuse, Recovery, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 11, 2019Leave a commentImagine snorting a white powder that doesn’t pass through your stomach and liver. Instead, it crosses the membranes and almost immediately reaches the brain. There, it creates a euphoric rush through the sudden release of dopamine. You tell me, how addictive is cocaine, which achieves just that? How Addictive is Cocaine? It’s fair to say…
How Long Does it Take to Detox from Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Detox, Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 9, 2019Leave a commentYou’ve decided to quit drinking. It starts with not taking another drink when your body alerts you. That’s when you experience withdrawal symptoms. How long does it take to detox from alcohol? Why are There Withdrawal Symptoms? The shaking hands, nausea, and headaches are all part of a bigger picture. Alcohol acts as a nervous…
Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 7, 2019Leave a commentIn recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on learning how to maintain newfound sobriety. Breaking free from addiction is important, of course, but just as challenging is learning to prevent relapse. Mindfulness based relapse prevention can be a key part of the strategy, and it is an effective tool on the road to…
Meth Withdrawal Symptoms Addiction, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Treatment, WithdrawalBy The RanchOctober 4, 2019Leave a commentMeth is an extremely addictive drug. The toxin heightens dopamine release, which results in a glut. You feel good and will do anything to keep it going. When you run out of the drug, meth withdrawal symptoms set in. First 24-Hour Meth Withdrawal Symptoms Because the drug changes the brain’s ability to release dopamine, you…
